Queen Elizabeth Drive is in Crediton and in Mid Devon district. EX17 2EJ is located in the Crediton Lawrence electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Central Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Queen Elizabeth Drive, Crediton, EX17 2EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX17 2EH, EX17 2EB, EX17 2EA, EX17 2ED, EX17 3NG, EX17 2DZ, EX17 2HB, EX17 3PA, EX17 3RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX17 2EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.9% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.1% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.4% | 38.7% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 46% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 10.5% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.5% | 45.5% | -10.0% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 38.1% | 7.8% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 13.1% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.7% | 13.9% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 9.1% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 12.5% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 9.1% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 19.2% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 34.5% | 0.8% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.6% | 100% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 94.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.6% | 94.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 94.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queen Elizabeth Drive was 33.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.4% lower than the Crediton Boniface average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Queen Elizabeth Drive has the 4th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Crediton Boniface and the 110th lowest crime rate of 261 local areas in Mid Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Crediton, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-11-28 | £272,997 |
| 54 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Crediton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-07-19 | £247,040 |
| 70 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Crediton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-09-22 | £267,914 |
| 56 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Crediton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-10-10 | £199,824 |
| 60 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Crediton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-10-05 | £213,449 |
EX17 2EJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscore Primary School Threshers , EX17 3JH | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayward's Primary School East Street , EX17 3AX | 3out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandford School Sandford , EX17 4NE | 3out of 4 | 2,130 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yeoford Community Primary School Station Road , Yeoford EX17 5HZ | 3out of 4 | 4,966 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth's Western Road , EX17 3LU | 2out of 4 | 731 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresha Ltd | Landscore County Primary School Threshers Crediton Devon | 418 yd | |
| Elephant On The Green | Elephant On The Green 14 St Lawrence Green Crediton Devon | 696 yd | |
| Creedy Kitchen | 100 High Street Crediton Devon | 974 yd | |
| @100 | 100 High Street Crediton Devon | 974 yd | |
| Chefs Choice | 104 High Street Crediton Devon | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Of York | 74 High Street Crediton Devon | 853 yd | |
| White Swan Inn | High Street Crediton Devon | 953 yd | |
| General Sir Redvers Buller | 37 High Street Crediton Devon | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Bridge House | 88 High Street Crediton Devon | 886 yd | |
| Saffron - Indian Takeaway | 53 High Street Crediton Devon | 911 yd | |
| Happy Garden | On Bong 39 High Street Crediton Devon | 1,015 yd | |
| Trawlers Catch | 40 High Street Crediton Devon | 1,049 yd | |
| Pinar Takeaway | 32 High Street Crediton Devon | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 36 High Street Crediton Devon | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Landscore Primary School THRESHERS | grass pitches | 431 yd |
| Queen Elizabeths School (Western Road Campus) Western Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 622 yd |
| Sandford Cricket Club SANDFORD CRICKET CLUB SANDFORD CRICKET CLUB ROAD FROM FORCHES CROSS TO WEST LODGE | grass pitches | 1,067 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 29.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 26.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 36.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 36.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.77 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.